Climate & Environment

After weeks of warm and muggy weather in SoCal, rain is coming, followed by a cool down

Southern California might see some light rain tonight into Wednesday morning. After that, cooler weather is on the way, but expect the humidity to remain.

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Warm weather and cloudy mornings continue for SoCal

We'll see highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s across the region.

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Wildfire smoke is killing Americans. A new study quantifies how much

More intense future wildfires, fueled by further climate change, could lead to 70,000 deaths from smoke exposure a year, according to a new study.

Newsom taps climate ‘architect’ to lead California air board as Trump fights heat up

At the state’s top air regulator, Lauren Sanchez will replace Liane Randolph, taking the helm as California battles Trump, rising costs and the future of its climate agenda.

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This young Altadenan wants to preserve the stories of Altadena’s trees

By some estimates, Altadena lost more than half of its tree canopy in the wake of the Eaton Fire. One young Altadenan wants us to share our stories about them.

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5 lessons from this Hermosa Beach house that generates more energy than it uses

Robert Fortunato's Green Idea House is one of the first net-zero energy case study houses built for less cost than standard construction.

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An interstellar object is passing through our solar system. This UC program says to stay calm and carry on

The Shadow the Scientists initiative at UC Santa Cruz strives to demystify astronomical research.

A glowing, light orange comet can be seen in an image captured at the Gemini Observatory

Newsom signs climate overhaul, extending cap and trade while boosting oil drilling

A set of laws Gov. Gavin Newsom signed today extends California clean-energy programs while taking steps to shore up oil and gas production. It also opens the door to a Western energy grid.

FILE -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed SB1046, a hotly contested measure that would have been the nation's strictest AI safety law. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Toddler dies and homes damaged as heavy rain causes flooding and mudslides

A man and his child were swept off a road in Barstow, and communities in the San Bernardino Mountains faced a deluge. The threat of heavy rain has now passed.